Champagne Vazart-Coquart
Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru
Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Champagne Vazart-Coquart
Champagne Vazart-Coquart is situated in the heart of the Côte des Blancs in Champagne, farming and producing Champagne in the Grand Cru village of Chouilly. The wines were introduced to South Africa via Pieter Ferreira (Graham Beck and Pieter Ferreira), an encyclopaedia of the Champagne region and admirer of the precision and craft at Vazart-Coquart. At the helm since 1991 is Jean-Pierre Vazart as the third generation. An imposing, characterful and innovative vigneron, who has transitioned the domaine parcels over to organic certified viticulture. Vazart are among the top independent and Grower Champagne producers in the region, farming 30 plots across 11ha and specialising in Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs). Farming for quality over yield, these are far removed from the generic, mass produced offerings of Champagne.
Description
It is a champagne which is clear lemon yellow in colour with light flashes of green, and a luxuriant, vivacious effervescence. A touch of gourmandise on the nose with its aromas of pastry, preserved lemon, hazelnuts and almonds is complemented by more subtle notes of acacia blossom, mint and liquorice. The palate is fresh, textured and refined with hints of citrus and a mineral framework characteristic of the Grand Cru terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. The finish is saline, tangy and lightly lemony.
Food Pairing
A lovely champagne which will match well with seafood and shellfish.
